My setup is a 10'x20' Costco carport with a Coleman 10 person pop-up tent inside one half (with mesh windows zipped), and the other half of the carport has a rug/carpet floor with a table, a couple chairs for a simple living room of sorts. All under $500.
We use a 10 person Coleman instant tent
It is easy to set up and break down, it does have two separate entrances, you can put a rainfly on it but any tent is as waterproof as you make it.
Go for a blackout tent if possible. This was my upgrade last year and it worked great. This is 10-person, but definitely not comfortable for 10, and is better suited for 6.
[Coleman 10-Person Blackout Tent](https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/tents-by-size/10-person-dark-room-instant-cabin-tent-with-rainfly/SP_270937.html)
I cannot stress enough that blackout makes a huge difference. You'll get an extra hour or more of sleep each day.
I agree with this. I’ve been camping for 25 years and just bought my first Coleman and I love it. Beware there’s two versions. A much more basic one at anaconda and a better one for a similar price at tentworld and other proper shops.
The leds are a very cold light. I’ll replace them with something warmer at some stage.
We have a Coleman dark room instant-up. We’ve got the 10 man, so it’s pretty bulky, but it comes in smaller sizes. I particularly love the dark room feature - awesome for day time naps for the little ones.
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